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skiutahtwo
Are all of you skiers morning people?
To me, the hardest part of skiing is that it doesn't start at noon.
So how do we combat the process of waking up in order to make first chair?
I've heard many tips:
*Pack your gear the night before
*So much coffee
*Go to bed as soon as you get home from skiing
*Run out in the snow
I can't imagine how Jodi and all you moms do it - it's a mission just to get myself out the door! The checklist of gear, let's face it, isn't short.
I typically forget a glove, camera, once even my poles. Fortunately I remembered before driving away.
So my tips?
*I blast loud music. If we have company, maybe even a ski movie with a good soundtrack. Gets everyone pumped.
*I make lunch while I eat breakfast, then get out of the kitchen.
*I make everyone drink a big glass of water. Trust me, it helps.
*All the gear is by the door. Some houses and rentals don't have mudrooms, we are lucky to have a closet with all our ski gear.
*I run the checklist. Shouting "passes, helmet, goggles" everyday seems silly, but gets us organized.
*Think about the whole day. Where are you eating? Need an extra beanie for apres?
*Remember the reward: Untracked powder makes the rush worth it!!
Yet again, my "How To" demands some crowd sourcing. What are your tips for getting out the door quickly and easily?
*Let it snow*
Powderhound Cat
Your Comments:
Custom drinks sound fantastic! I'm going to try both.
I got some replies on Twitter too:
From @KristenSkiMom Give birth to a snow loving powderhound who wants the first chair...they will drag you out of bed!
and
From @annie_cutler Set alarm REALLY loud
Drink Jumper Cables. Set up you coffee the night before with a timer. Then add 4 oz ea of Baileys and Bush Black in the carafe. And. Wall.
I start every pow day with a trip to Park City Bread and Bagel. I reward my getting up early with a bagel sandwich and a quad-shot soy latte. It gets me out of bed, even on the stormiest and coldest of mornings.
I go to sleep in my ski clothes! No joke, if it's going to be a powder day in the morning, every second counts.
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I typically wait until the smell of coffee from my super sweet host drags me out of bed. With that thought, perhaps having guests during ski season makes you lucky people in Utah more appreciative for the wonderful skiing in the place you live - what more motivation do you need!
Jealous in Texas,
John
(PS - That's a pretty long nickname for matt. If he's the 'Ultimate Powderhound' perhaps he need not have such a lengthy nickname to tell us. Powderhound Cat seems a bit more catchy - like she didn't try as hard to attain her level of sheer Awesomeness...just a thought :)